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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1926
Page
6
Chicago and New York clash in a tight series tilt with Herb Pennock limiting Chicago hitters while Combs and Gehrig pace the visitors offense. The game features early pressure on Thomas, Pennock’s control, and late rallies as New York builds a slim margin in a 10 10 two victory context.
Knoxv ille Tenn June 19. Officers deputy sheriffs Joun Mynatt and ld Thana joined in fishing near the pumping station. After a while they caught 44 gallons of white corn liquor. The scene drew many canoes and boats but none claimed the liquor.
A mixed, fragmentary recap mentions yesterday's homeruns tied to Nixon and references players Philadel Anne Collins Mellin Le American Jersey City and Viger Flower, with an unclear remark about a man resembling his father. Scattered phrases point to a Berks game last night and a notable middle inning.
Brooklyn, June 9 Chicago Cubs gain fourth by beating Robins 102 in second game. Babe Herman doubles for Brooklyn in sixth, then Chicago answers with four in seventh. Pirates trounce Giants 8 to 6 as Hartnett, Jackson pace late rally. Dodgers, Reds, and Cardinals play tight offensives with multiple double plays and late-inning scoring. Pitching shifts include Osborn and Grimes for the Cubs, Scott and Davies for the Pirates, with endgame runs from Maranville and Snyder.
Joslin a Newton coach last year is signed as assistant coach and physics teacher at East High for 1926 27. He is Coe College trained like M E Makeever East Athletics director. He starred in football basketball track and baseball at OG and helped Newton to the state basketball title last spring through effective coaching Foslin.
New York scene praises Jack Delaney of Bridgeport Conn as a leading figure in eastern boxing. The French Canadian fighter is described as lean, skilled, and craftily aggressive, with steady defense and sharp follow up. His dignified demeanor earns him admiration from fans and peers alike.
With two weeks left in the first round Grace M. E. nine holds four victories and no defeats. First Presbyterian defeated Burton Avenue Baptist 23 to 1 to tie for second place with First M. E. They each stand 3-1 while other teams prepare Monday night games among Northminster Presbyterian First Brethren and First Presbyterian. Upcoming slate includes First M. E. vs St. Paul’s M. E. Wednesday and Trinity American Lutheran at Burton Avenue Baptist Friday. Standings show Grace M. E 4-0, First Presbyterian 4-1, Burton Avenue Baptist 2-2, Northminster Presbyterian 2-1, St. Paul’s 3-1, First Brethren 1-2, Trinity America 0-?
Ruth leads in runs with 62 for the Yankees, Burns of the Indians tops with 7 hits, Burns also the leader in doubles for Indiana, Gehrie of the Yonkees stands out with 12 triples, Ruth and Meusel of the Yankees share the homer and stolen bases marks with Meusel at 13, Pennock of the Yankees secures 11 wins in Oslo action.
Frederika, a 17 year old college freshman, returned home for vacation after a standout first year at Coe. He entered college at 17 after excelling in high school leadership for a scholarship, made the freshman football team, earned track numerals, served in military training with Co C, helped win the Kiwanis cup for best artillery company, won the golf medal for marksmanship, and led high school athletes in regional events. He also participated in the Roe Hampton invitation tournament, with noted results in a March/April timeframe.
Former Cubs star Joe Tinker, now a golf enthusiast, credits Walter Hagen with a simple tip that dramatically improved his game. Tinker recalls Hazen’s pointer to turn the head slightly to the right just before the clubhead leaves the ball on the backswing while keeping the eyes on the air. He says it shaved 15 strokes and urges fellow players to try it, noting the possible benefit is in keeping the head down and preventing rise through impact.
Collinsville June 19 AP The first annual derby of the Fairmount Jockey club at Fairmount park features idle Hour Farm stablemates Baggenbagge and Boot To Boot as West contenders with Bubbling Over Kentucky Derby runner up. East entries include Joseph B. Widener's Haste and Rockman owned by Mrs. Margaret Emerson Baker as rivals for the title and a $25000 purse.
The report cites a California boxing decision and a bantamweight bout, with Bud Taylor and Terre Monte. It also notes a boxing commission ruling against raising an opponent’s hand after a bout. In Des Moines, John Blanchard and Ken Kubes reach the city golf championship final today.
Joe McClurg of Marshalltown will meet Bosvard or Bovaird in six rounds at the weekly boxing show next Wednesday evening at Electric Dark arena Promoter Ralph Alexander announced The bout features McClurg who has fought statewide and held a knockout over Al Selene of Oelwein The six round main event will precede four round semi windups featuring Gay Arthur Cedar Falls and Fritz Leone Hudson with Kid Lehr and Louis Bell in prelims
In London and Paris American colonies focus on football boxing and star athletes. Readers in Europe ask what kind of player Red Grange is and whether Dempsey will fight this summer. They compare Grange to Eddie Mahan Jim Thorpe and George Gipp and lament American press limits on coverage.
A fisherman recalls bizarre near misses with pickerel and a trout that leaped from a hook into shallow water. He notes similar feats in Minnesota and asks readers to share their own strange fishing experiences by writing to the paper.
A 1926 era analysis notes a wave of young stars rising as major league clubs seek fresh talent. It highlights the Yankees, Pirates, Browns, Dodgers and others with rookies like Koenig Lazerri Melillo Herman and Taylor, plus veterans guiding outfits.
Reinbeck June 19 Mrs George Shear and daughter Grace Eleanor hosted a miscellaneous shower for brides elect Esther Taylor and Beulah Taylor in anticipation of their double wedding. Esther Taylor is Beecher Taylor’s daughter from Dike and Beulah Taylor is George Taylor’s daughter from Dike. Both families formerly resided here.
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